Khloe Kardashian gushes about boyfriend French Montana

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has opened up about her budding romance with rapper French Montana, insisting their relationship is built on fun and happiness.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians beauty went public with her new boyfriend Montana in April (14) when they partied together in Los Angeles, and she even joined him on a trip to South Africa in June (14), when he was booked to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards.

He has been a constant presence by her side ever since and helped her celebrate her 30th birthday on 27 June (14) by showering her with $100,000 -worth of gifts, including a brand new SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) and a gold ring featuring Colombian emeralds and yellow canary diamonds.

The Pop That rapper also joined Kardashian in Las Vegas on Friday (04Jul14) for their first joint red carpet appearance as she hosted a belated birthday bash at Tao Nightclub, and she admits he always brightens up her day with his smile.

The birthday girl tells UsMagazine.com, "He is just funny. He's light and it's easy. That's what I need right now. It's fun. I like how he's always happy. Smiles are infectious. They're contagious. I like that... I just want more positivity in life."

Kardashian's relationship with Montana is her first since filing for divorce from her sports star husband Lamar Odom in December (13).